you guys are right under current circumstances
and yes i recall melander having 6 in a stake race at lexington a few weeks ago
but perhaps a rule or similar one would allow other trainers to get horses
its not great for the overall industry when a few large trainers control a lot of the entries
its also not a great look for the wagering public
not sure what the answer is

if harness racing is dead what are you doing on this website?

Ken Rudolph

Todd Schrup

Cristina Blackler

Mat Carothers

Simon Bray



Pay them some $$ and get some live players

Yes, the TVG/FanDuel TV thoroughbred announcers and on-air hosts are going away. [1] (https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/290866/fanduels-television-phase-out-shocks-racing-industry), [2] (https://x.com/RoushKSR/status/2038632849067098434)
Earlier this year, FanDuel announced a complete phase-out of its linear television network (formerly known as TVG). This strategy directly impacts the network's on-air commentary team through a phased wind-down: [1] (https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/fanduel-tv-to-be-phased-over-100-jobs-will-be-eliminated-by-end-of-2027), [2] (https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/290866/fanduels-television-phase-out-shocks-racing-industry), [3] (https://x.com/RoushKSR/status/2038632849067098434)
• The Timeline: Over 100 jobs—including the vast majority of on-air talent and studio production staff—are being eliminated. A massive 60% workforce reduction occurred in late June following the Triple Crown and Keeneland coverage. [1] (https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thankful-back-doing-love-todd-231057844.html), [2] (https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/fanduel-tv-to-be-phased-over-100-jobs-will-be-eliminated-by-end-of-2027), [3] (https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/290866/fanduels-television-phase-out-shocks-racing-industry)
• The Final Months of Live Talent: Remaining staff and live on-air talent are continuing to anchor limited studio coverage through November. [1] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/952880835245007/posts/2287508835115527/), [2] (https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/290866/fanduels-television-phase-out-shocks-racing-industry), [3] (https://andrewchampagne.com/2026/06/27/a-eulogy-of-fanduel-tv/)
• The "Streaming-Only" Shift: While the live racing video feeds will continue to stream on the FanDuel TV+ app and broadcast through 2027, the network is completely eliminating in-studio commentary, analysis, and live hosts. Essentially, the channel will shift to an unhosted, commercial-style feed of track video. [1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neB-f1ytx5A), [2] (https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/fanduel-tv-to-be-phased-over-100-jobs-will-be-eliminated-by-end-of-2027)
• Wagering Stays: This decision only affects the television production. The TVG and FanDuel Racing wagering apps remain completely unaffected and will continue to operate normally. [1] (https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/6860/fanduel-tv-network-wind-what-now-us-racing-broadcasting/), [2] (https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thankful-back-doing-love-todd-231057844.html), [3] (https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/290866/fanduels-television-phase-out-shocks-racing-industry)

Where Are the Announcers Going?

Because of the sudden contraction of horse racing media, the options for displaced on-air talent are highly competitive. However, some major network shifts are already happening: [1] (https://andrewchampagne.com/2026/06/27/a-eulogy-of-fanduel-tv/)
• NYRA and FOX Sports: Entities like the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and FOX Sports are looking to absorb some of the broadcast void. For example, long-time TVG cornerstone Todd Schrupp announced he is joining the NYRA broadcast team. [1] (https://andrewchampagne.com/2026/06/27/a-eulogy-of-fanduel-tv/), [2] (https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thankful-back-doing-love-todd-231057844.html)
• Other hosts are exploring roles at racing networks like RTN (Race Track Chaplaincy / Racing Television Network) or wagering platforms like TwinSpires. [1] (https://andrewchampagne.com/2026/06/27/a-eulogy-of-fanduel-tv/)
Are you trying to track down where a specific announcer or host (like Todd Schrupp, Dave Weaver, or Christina Blacker) is heading next? Let me know their name and I can check their latest career updates for you.